Gold prices hit a new all-time high in Vietnam on Monday morning, as global rates also peaked.The price of a gold bar from Saigon Jewellery Company rose 0.8% to VND101.5 million (US$3,968.72) per tael. One tael is equivalent to 37.5 grams or 1.2 ounces.The price of a gold ring rose 1.2% to VND101.6 million per…
The Union Government has extended the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA) in Manipur, Nagaland, and parts of Arunachal Pradesh for another six months, effective from April 1, 2025. The decision follows a security assessment in these regions, a statement from the Union Home Ministry confirmed on Sunday. In violence-hit Manipur, AFSPA will continue to…
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has said the situation in Manipur is now relatively peaceful and the government is holding discussions with the Meitei and the Kuki communities, who are also talking among themselves, for establishing lasting peace. He also said the President’s rule was imposed in Manipur at an appropriate time to restore normalcy…
Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla emphasized the significance of cultural exchange and national unity at the National Integration Tour – 2025 Experience Sharing Program, held at Raj Bhavan’s Durbar Hall in Imphal. The event brought together students from various districts of Manipur, who shared their experiences from visits to different cities across India. Addressing the…
Mandi prices of pulses and oilseeds fell below MSP, forcing the government to increase procurement. Prices of tur, chana and mustard declined due to favourable crop prospects and imports.Mandi prices of most varieties of pulses and oilseeds are trading below the respective minimum support price (MSP), forcing the government to increase procurement of these commodities…
UltraTech Cement shares rose marginally to Rs 11,639 per share on March 27. The company announced the successful launch of multiple brownfield expansions across India, further adding to its production capacity. In the past month, the stock of this cement giant has jumped 14 percent, significantly outperforming the benchmark Nifty 50 index, which registered a…
In a major security operation, Manipur Police arrested four active militants from different proscribed groups on March 27, intensifying efforts to curb insurgent activities in the region. The arrests were made in multiple districts during targeted security operations. One of the arrested individuals, Leishangthem Hiran Singh (40) of Koutruk Ching Leikai, Maibam Chingmang, was identified…
During the last 24 hours, Manipur Police, assisted by Assam Rifles and other security agencies, continued its extensive search operation to locate 20-year-old Luwangthem Mukesh, son of L. Gyanendra Das of Keishampat Leimajam Leikai, who has been missing since March 16, 2025, a press release said. Search efforts are focused on the Bishnupur and Churachandpur…
Rajya Sabha BJP member Maharaja Sanajaoba Leishemba on Thursday demanded identification of illegal immigrants in Manipur and their deportation by implementing the National Registration of Citizen (NRC) to protect the state from demographic imbalance. Raising the issue during the Zero Hour in the Upper House, the BJP MP said that due to present law and…
Police recovered around 5 kg of suspected heroin from an abandoned vehicle in Manipur’s Imphal East district, officials said on Thursday. The heroin was concealed in 419 soap cases in the vehicle, they said. “In follow-up action of apprehending of three drug peddlers with 5.5 kg suspected heroin powder on March 25, Manipur Police picked…
